---
title: "Leeds: Javi Galan ready to join Whites this summer"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-javi-galan-ready-to-join-whites-this-summer/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2021-06-04T13:10:14Z"
modified: "2021-06-04T13:10:14Z"
---

# Leeds: Javi Galan ready to join Whites this summer

**Leeds United have been boosted in their efforts to sign Huesca defender Javi Galan this summer, with the Spaniard reportedly ‘ready’ to join the Whites.**

### The Lowdown: Left-back search continues

With Ezgjan Alioski still looking likely to leave Elland Road, Marcelo Bielsa will be in need of a new left-back ahead of next season.

A number of names have been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-whites-eye-up-move-for-javi-galan/) with filling that void and Galan’s name has emerged in recent days, following some good performances for Huesca.

\[freshpress-quiz id=“355458″\]

### The Latest: Galan keen on Leeds move

According to [*Mundo Deportivo*](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fichajes/mercado-fichajes/20210603/494119575324/mercado-de-fichajes-directo.html) \[via [*Sport Witness*](https://sportwitness.co.uk/already-suitcases-ready-player-ready-sign-leeds-united-quick-deal-suggested/)\], the 26-year-old ‘already has his suitcases ready’ and is ‘ready to sign’ for Leeds.

It is also claimed that the situation took a ‘radical turn in recent hours’, suggesting a move for Galan could be close.

[Latest Leeds United news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/latest-leeds-united-news-4/)

### The Verdict: Exciting potential signing

Although Galan may not exactly be a household name, he looks an exciting left-back, averaging an incredible [3.3 dribbles per game](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/369497/Show/Javi-Gal%C3%A1n) in La Liga last season – that’s far more than [any Leeds player](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/19/Show/England-Leeds) in Premier League action and [second only to Lionel Messi](https://www.whoscored.com/Regions/206/Tournaments/4/Seasons/8321/Stages/18851/PlayerStatistics/Spain-LaLiga-2020-2021) in Spain.

That highlights what an attack-minded full-back he is, which given Bielsa’s forward-thinking style, could be exactly what Leeds are looking for in an Alioski replacement.

An impressive average of [2.4 tackles](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/369497/Show/Javi-Gal%C3%A1n) per match also shows that Galan can defend, however, suggesting he is a complete package down the left flank.

***In other news, one player has been tipped to come in and replace Pablo Hernandez at Leeds next season. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/matheus-pereira-west-brom/).***